ORWA Training

The Oklahoma Rural Water Association conducts a wide variety of training sessions and workshops throughout the State for water and wastewater system board members, managers, operators and bookkeepers. All of these classes are provided free of charge. Our training schedules are listed below.

•  Highlighted DATES represent links to the AGENDA for that session.

If your system would like to host any of these types of classes, please let us know. 

Attention Operators
DEQ requires that all applications and payments be received no less than 3 weeks prior to test date. 

NO EXCEPTIONS
 

DEQ Certification Application

Management Training

(Free to all water and wastewater operators, bookkeepers and board members)

These sessions provide the necessary four hours of annual training credit required for certified operators but are not limited to those needing training credit. The subjects covered are geared specifically to management and office personnel. The classes are very informative and we would like to encourage everyone to attend as many as they wish.

Lunch will be provided.  Please pre-register by calling 800-375-6792

Date	Time	Location	Agenda

Board Member Training

(Free to all water and wastewater board members)

These sessions are typically two evening classes and are provided for new board members of water districts to obtain their required six hours of training. This training is also for current board members needing to fulfill their continuing education.  Oklahoma State Law requires Board Members to complete 6 hours of continuing education every three years.  We would like to encourage all board members to attend, as these sessions provide very beneficial information for all.
 

Date	Time	Location	Agenda - Day One	Agenda - Day 2
September 9, 2010	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Western Hills Lodge Hwy 51 East of Wagoner Hulbert	various	various
September 10, 2010	8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Western Hills Lodge Hwy 51 East of Wagoner Hulbert	various	various
September 13-14, 2010	6:30 PM - 9:30 PM	Logan Co. RWD #1 Office 5113 S Sooner Road Guthrie	Title 82: Nepotism/Dual Office Holding; Basic Operations and Maintenance for Board Members	Open Meetings/Open Records Acts; Boardsmanship; Planning & Conducting Board Meetings
September 20-21, 2010	6:30 PM - 9:30 PM	Canadian Valley Tech Center 1401 W. Michigan Ave. Chickasha	Open Meeting/ Open Records in Rural Water; Policies and Procedures for Water Systems; Water Conservation	Budgeting and Financial Statements; Insurance Requirements and Recommendations; Boardsmanship
September 22-23, 2010	6:30 PM - 9:30 PM	Vici City Hall 106 W Broadway Vici	Title 82; Operations and Maintenance; Nepotism/Dual Office Holding	Oklahoma Open Meetings/Open Records Act; Successful Board Meetings; Boardsmanship
October 4-5, 2010	6:30 PM - 9:30 PM	McCurtain Co. RWD #6 201 Main Street Smithville	Open Meeting/ Open Records in Rural Water; Policies and Procedures for Water Systems; Water Conservation	Budgeting and Financial Statements; Insurance Requirements and Recommendations; Boardsmanship
October 11-12, 2010	6:30 PM - 9:30 PM	Pushmataha Co. RWD #3 Hwy 3 E - 1.5 mi. from Antlers Antlers	Open Meeting/ Open Records in Rural Water; Policies and Procedures for Water Systems; Water Conservation	Budgeting and Financial Statements; Insurance Requirements and Recommendations; Boardsmanship
October 25-26, 2010	6:30 PM - 9:30 PM	Muskogee Co. RWD #2 2310 S Woodland Muskogee	Open Meeting/ Open Records in Rural Water; Policies and Procedures for Water Systems; Water Conservation	Budgeting and Financial Statements; Insurance Requirements and Recommendations; Boardsmanship
November 8-9, 2010	6:30 PM - 9:30 PM	Osage Co. RWD #21 33906 State Hwy 18 Shidler	Open Meeting/ Open Records in Rural Water; Policies and Procedures for Water Systems; Water Conservation	Budgeting and Financial Statements; Insurance Requirements and Recommendations; Boardsmanship

Operator Certification Renewal

(Free to all water and wastewater operators, bookkeepers and board members)

These sessions provide the necessary four hours of annual training credit required for certified operators. The classes are very informative and we would like to encourage everyone to attend as many as they wish. While not all classes require it, it is recommended you bring a calculator and pencil with you.

Date	Time	Location	Agenda	Instructor
September 9, 2010	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Western Hills Lodge Hwy 51 East of Wagoner Hulbert	various	various
September 10, 2010	8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Western Hills Lodge Hwy 51 East of Wagoner Hulbert	various	various
September 14, 2010	8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Logan Co. RWD #1 Office 5113 S Sooner Rd Guthrie	Groundwater Rule Overview Sanitary Surveys Confined Space Entry	Mark Matheson
September 23, 2010	8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Vici City Hall 106 W Broadway Vici	Asset Management Water System Math Source Water Protection	Kelly Matheson
October 5, 2010	8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Seminole City Hall 401 N Main Seminole	Chlorine Safety Water System Math Asset Management	Kelly Matheson
October 13, 2010	8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Poteau Valley Improvement Authority 25768 US Hwy 270 Poteau	Asset Management Water System Math Proper Installation of Chlorine Repair Kits	Kelly Matheson
October 22, 2010	8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Asher Community Building 112 N Division Asher	Operator Math Public Relations Operator Safety	Richard DeShazo
November 10, 2010	8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Konawa City Hall 122 N Broadway Konawa	Operator Math Public Relations Operator Safety	Richard DeShazo
November 18, 2010	8:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Wynona Town Hall 315 W Osage Street Wynona	Water Audits Water System Math Maintenance Management	Anita Earnest
December 7, 2010	8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Pittsburg County PWA 2nd & E Street Crowder	Operator Math Public Relations Operator Safety	Richard DeShazo
December 17, 2010	8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Assembly of God Church 2nd & McCall Gracemont	Operator Math Public Relations Operator Safety	Richard DeShazo

Operator Certification Training

(Free to all water and wastewater operators)

These sessions are typically two day classes and are intended for operators wishing to either get certified or upgrade their existing certification.  All study material will be provided however you will need to bring a calculator. 

DEQ Certification Application

 

Type of Class	Date	Time	Location	Date, Location, Time of Test
Class "D" & "C" Water Certification	September 15-16, 2010	8:00 AM - 5:00PM	Guymon Police Station 906 NW 5th Street Guymon	September 16, 2010 Guymon High School 2002 N James St. 3:00 PM
Class "D" & "C" Water Certification	October 5-6, 2010	8:00 AM - 5:00PM	Vici City Hall 106 W Broadway Vici	October 6, 2010 3:00 PM
Class "D" & "C" Water Certification	October 14-15, 2010	8:00 AM - 5:00PM	East Central University 1100 E 14th Street Ada	October 15, 2010 3:00 PM
Class "D" & "C" Water Certification	October 19-20, 2010	8:00 AM - 5:00PM	Wagoner City Public Library 302 N Main Wagoner	October 20, 2010 3:00 PM
Class "D" & "C" Wastewater Certification	September 13-14, 2010	8:00 AM - 5:00PM	Guymon Police Department Training Room 906 NW 5th Guymon	September 14, 2010 Guymon High School 2002 N James St. 3:00 PM
Class "D" & "C" Wastewater Certification	September 14 - 15, 2010	8:00 AM - 5:00PM	Garber City Hall 437 Main Street Garber	September 15, 2010 3:30 PM
Class "D" & "C" Wastewater Certification	October 7-8, 2010	8:00 AM - 5:00PM	Vici City Hall 106 W Broadway Vici	October 8, 2010 3:00 PM
Class "D" & "C" Wastewater Certification	October 12-13, 2010	8:00 AM - 5:00PM	East Central University 1100 E 14th Street Ada	October 13, 2010 3:00 PM
Class "D" & "C" Wastewater Certification	October 21-22, 2010	8:00 AM - 5:00PM	Wagoner City Public Library 302 N Main Wagoner	October 22, 2010 3:00 PM
Class "B" Water Certification	September 21-23, 2010	8:00 AM - 5:00PM	Wagoner City Public Library 302 N Main Wagoner	September 23, 2010 3:30 PM

Laboratory Certification Training

(Free to all water and wastewater operators, bookkeepers and board members)

These sessions are week long classes and are intended for operators wishing to obtain laboratory certification.
Classes are limited to 14 students so pre-registration is required.
You may contact the ORWA office if you are interested in these classes at 405/672-8925. Ask for Tina Brown.